A Force Curve Graph is a visual representation and measurement of the switch’s Push Feel. From this graph, you are able to read data pertaining to Spring Weight, Peak Force, Travel and Tactility. In the case of the premium tactile frankenswitch “Zykos Heisenberg”, the purpose is to combine the tactility of the Zealios tactile leaf, paired with the comfortable tactile shape of a Halo stem, and sound and smoothness of an Invyr Panda.

The Koala switch had been designed by biip in a cream and dark grey colour scheme to match the Extended 2048 keycap set which had been designed to resemble the style of vintage Apple keyboards, such as the Apple Extended Keyboard. Not relying on metal pins also means you have a much longer hotswap life, if you ever want to change out individual switches specifically for rhythm games. SMD lights, on the other hand, come in two flavors: one type sits on top of the PCB, and requires a large cutout in the bottom housing of any switch to be supported.

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The Kailh Speed Copper tactile switches offer the following features that are attractive for gamers: Top Housings have a pair of slider rails on each side and prevent the stem from travelling too far. Th material of the top housing can determine how a switch sounds and feels on retun and top-out. – Bottom Housing Whilst these have the same weighting (67g) as the Zealio switches I reviewed previously, they are actually a little lighter in comparison. Through-hole-compatible housings tend to have a series of small holes on the bottom housing, and a small cutout in the top housing for the LED bulb. These switches will be incompatible with SMD lights that sit on top of the PCB. North vs South Facing + Long Stems Though how a switch feels should be the primary factor when choosing a switch, how a switch sounds is just as important when you consider how much you will be using a keyboard. Whether it be a matter of preference or necessity, sound is a critical property that can often be overlooked.

A “ P-bump” will have a moderately sized bump and is followed by noticeable linear travel. A “ D-bump” will have a much larger bump, but may also mean it actuates past the usual 2mm point. The lower melting point makes Polycarbonate plastic less suitable for factory production lines than Nylon PA66, and is not typically used as a bottom housing material on factory prebuilt keyboards. – POM Switches featuring POM Housings, UHMWPE Housings, and UHMWPE Stems The Tactile Drop is the difference in grams from the peak of the bump to the valley or tactile floor. The force required to press a Blue switch is 65grams, with an actuation distance of 2mm and total travel of 4mm. Whether or not you will notice or benefit from this remains to be seen. Why Choose Silent Switches?The Hall Effect Switch is unique in that it relies on magicmagnets. These switches work by detecting the position, speed, and proximity of a magnet through its electromagnetic force. While basic Huano switches can be found in prebuilts like the Royal Kludge line, more premium and colorful switches like the HolyTom, Diced Fruit and Strawberry Jelly v2 are also available. Huano also currently manufacture switches for many other alternative brands such as Feker, Akko, MEOW CLAW , CANDY and RUIDA. Nylon is a softer plastic which helps with sound dampening but may not be the smoothest option available. Switches from Cherry tend to be full nylon construction, while other brands might more commonly use Nylon for bottom housings. Additionally, unlike the MX Clear, these do not have any pre-travel meaning the tactile bump is right at the top of the keypress. I usually tend to prefer these and that is the case here. We’ve listed several switch brands and manufacturers, but have not even listed half of the available brands from China/Asia.